Colatura di allici — anchovy drippings — is an Italian fish sauce derived from an ancient Roman recipe of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. It’s an amber colored liquid made by fermenting anchovies in brine; the fish sauce is extracted from anchovies packed in chestnut wood barrels for at least five months. I first came across colatura … Continue Reading
Pane cunzatu/cunzato is a traditional Sicilian, piled high, open-faced sandwich. You can layer it with anything from fresh and/or sun dried tomatoes; capers; olives; dried and/or fresh herbs; grilled vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and/or artichokes; fresh cheese, such as mozzarella or ricotta al forno (a speciality of Sicily), to canned sardines, tuna, or … Continue Reading
I can’t believe it’s the end of August beginning of September. Where did the summer go? Way too short. I made it to the beach only once and it was just for the day 🙁 Hopefully I’ll find my way back to the Shore (I’m in Philly now, so it’s the Jersey Shore) and when that … Continue Reading
It’s anchovy season!!! Actually, it’s been anchovy season for a while (spring through the summer); was patiently waiting for red bell pepper to catch up (and yay, they’re finally here). Okay, am probably one of the few people who is passionate about anchovies, but I absolutely love these oily little guys. Was excited when … Continue Reading
Today, crostini two ways: first, freshly shucked oysters and smoked bacon (aka Devils on Horseback) and second, the perfect 6 1/2 minute soft-boiled egg topped with freshly cured anchovies from Santoña (the anchovy capital of Spain). Both versions feature grilled whole-wheat sourdough bread (that I brushed with the drippings from the bacon). I could eat … Continue Reading
